nagpalabas

Nagpalabas is a Filipino verb form derived from the root palabas, meaning to release, issue, or make public. Formed with the prefix nag-, it typically indicates a completed action carried out by the subject, producing something that is brought into public view or distribution.

Usage and meaning

Nagpalabas is used when a person or organization releases or issues something to the public. The object that follows the verb can be a statement, report, directive, policy, license, advisory, or media content. The nuance depends on the object: nagpalabas ng pahayag means issued a statement; nagpalabas ng ulat means released a report; nagpalabas ng kautusan means issued an order.

Examples

Nagpalabas ang ahensiya ng bagong guidelines para sa proyekto. Nagpalabas ng abiso ang lungsod kaugnay sa pagsisimula ng klase. Nagpalabas ng pelikula ang kumpanya sa mga sinehan noong nakaraang linggo.

Variations and related forms

In contemporary Tagalog, related forms include magpapalabas (future or causative sense, to cause to release or to announce in the future) and nagpapalabas (present). Palabas, as a noun, also means a show or broadcast, sharing the same root but used in a different grammatical role.

See also

Palabas; Magpalabas; Tagalog verbs.